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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Leon J. Manry, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 21st day of Jan., 2011.
Jeffrey D. Manry, Personal Representative, 4350 Hidden Stream Drive, Logansville, GA 30052
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Notice of Foreclosure, State of Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in payment of a note secured by a Deed to Secure Debt with Future Advance Clause from ARK Investment Properties, LLC to The First National Bank Of Barnesville, dated June 13, 2007, recorded June 21, 2007, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, in Deed Book 632, Pages 144-151, Lamar County Records, there will be sold under the terms of a power of sale contained in said security deed, before the Courthouse door in Lamar County, Georgia, to the highest and best bidder for cash, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Barnesville and in Land Lot 55, of the Seventh Land District, 533rd, (Barnesville), Georgia Militia District, Lamar County, Georgia being a part of Tract B of the Harvey D. Burnette, Jr. and John D. Burnette Tract, being more particularly shown and designated as Tract “B-1” containing .425 acres as shown on plat of survey entitled “A Boundary Survey for Harry N. Park” prepared by Mercer Land Surveying, Inc. dated March 6, 2000 recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 130, Lamar County Superior Court Clerk’s records, which said plat is incorporated herein and made a part of this legal description.
Together with a non-exclusive, ingress/egress easement from Harry N. Park dated May 24, 2000 and recorded in Deed Book 297, Page 122, Lamar County, Georgia records. Said easement containing 14.659 square feet and being more particularly described as “39.61’ Ingress & Egress Easement” upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Marion & Cass Street Corporation” dated June 5, 1998 by James R. McDougald as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 403, Lamar County Superior Court. Said plat is incorporated herein for a more complete and accurate description.
Said property will be sold subject to outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments, if any, and all easements and restrictions of record, if any, having priority over the Deed to Secure Debt.
Said property being found in the possession of Ark Investment Properties, LLC to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned.
Proceeds will be first applied to the expense of such sale and payment of all indebtedness secured by said security deed, with the balance, if any, to be paid over to the person or persons entitled thereto.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver of the First National Bank of Barnesville and United Bank, its successor and/or assignee, as attorney in fact for Ark Investments Properties, LLC
By: /s/ L. Scott Mayfield, Attorney for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver of The First National Bank of Barnesville and United Bank, its successor and/or assignee
Smith, Welch & Brittain, LLP 404 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204, (770) 358-3630
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (1-4)(4)(ts)(aff)(p)gpn11

Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Jasper Allen Banks and Amanda Banks to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, dated October 25, 2002, recorded in Deed Book 392, Page 239, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 698, Page 245, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six And 0/100 Dollars ($105,346.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 62 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, lying on the southeastern side of Thomas Road, and being more particularly described as a Lot 10 upon a certain Plat of survey entitled, “Property Survey for William L. Taylor, Jr.”, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, GA. RLS no. 1327, dated September 15, 1989, and recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 302, in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said Plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein. Subject to all easements of record.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed.
The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Chase Home Finance LLC can be contacted at 800-446-8939 or by writing to 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219, to discuss possible alternatives to foreclosure.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Jasper Allen Banks and Amanda Banks or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 137 Thomas Road, Milner, Georgia 30257.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Chase Home Finance LLC as Attorney in Fact for Jasper Allen Banks and Amanda Banks
Johnson & Freedman, LLC, 1587 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, (770) 234-9181 www.jflegal.com
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Notice of Sale Under Power
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by Sarah Lovett-Bynes to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Primary Capital Advisors, LC, dated April 30, 2004 and filed for record May 12, 2004 in Deed Book 474, Page 21, Lamar County, Georgia records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $84,000.00; last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by Assignment filed for record in the public deed records of Lamar County, Georgia, there will be sold at a public outcry for cash to the highest bidder before the Courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, by CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Sarah Lovett-Bynes the following property to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 26 of the 7th District, Lamar County, Georgia, being Lot 2 as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 8, page 395, Lamar County records, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of this description.
The above described property is also known as 488 - 490 Grove Street, Barnesville, GA 30204.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
The property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid grantor subject to the following: all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way, security deeds, or encumbrances of record; all valid zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property or by any inspection of the property; all outstanding taxes, assessments, unpaid bills, charges, and expenses that are a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, possession of the subject property is held by Sarah Lovett-Bynes .
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows:
CitiMortgage, Inc., 5280 Corporate Drive, Attn: Default Mail Services, Frederick, MD 21703, Phone: HAT Program: 866-272-4749, Fax: 866-989-2089 or 866-989-2088
The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require CitiMortgage, Inc. to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Sarah Lovett-Bynes
Shuping, Morse & Ross, LLP
By: S. Andrew Shuping, Jr., 6259 Riverdale Road, Suite 100
Riverdale, Georgia 30274-1698, (770) 991-0000
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Notice of Sale Under Power
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by Sarah Lovett Bynes to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Primary Capital Advisors, LC, dated April 30, 2004 and filed for record May 12, 2004 in Deed Book 474, Page 41, Lamar County, Georgia records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $84,000.00; last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by Assignment filed for record November 4, 2010 in Deed Book 743, Page 171, Lamar County, Georgia records, there will be sold at a public outcry for cash to the highest bidder before the Courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, by CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Sarah Lovett Bynes the following property to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 26 of the 7th District, Lamar County, Georgia, being Lot 2 according to plat of survey recorded in Deed Book 9, Page 39, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of this description.
The above described property is also known as 474 - 476 Grove Street, Barnesville, GA 30204.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
The property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid grantor subject to the following: all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way, security deeds, or encumbrances of record; all valid zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property or by any inspection of the property; all outstanding taxes, assessments, unpaid bills, charges, and expenses that are a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, possession of the subject property is held by Sarah Lovett Bynes.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows:
CitiMortgage, Inc., 5280 Corporate Drive, Attn: Default Mail Services, Frederick, MD 21703, Phone: HAT Program: 866-272-4749, Fax: 866-989-2089 or 866-989-2088
The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require CitiMortgage, Inc. to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for Sarah Lovett Bynes
Shuping, Morse & Ross, LLP
By: S. Andrew Shuping, Jr., S. Andrew Shuping, Jr., 6259 Riverdale Road, Suite 100, Riverdale, Georgia 30274-1698, (770) 991-0000
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Thomas R. Coffey, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated January 3, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 654, Page 110, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 742, Page 160, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ten and 0/100 Dollars ($115,710.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 108 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 3.972 acres, lying on the northeastern side of U.S. Route No. 341, and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Ben Anderson Estate” by Kenneth E. Presley, Ga RLS No. 1327, dated Oct. 5, 2004, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 142, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof as if set out fully herein. This is a potion of the same property which was conveyed unto Ben Anderson from J.R. Jacks by Warranty Deed dated March 19, 1954, and recorded in Deed Book 29, Page 427, said records.
MR/mm7 2/1/11 Our file no. 52624810 - FT11
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bank of America, 177 Countrywide Way, Mail Stop: CAO-911-01-05, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 951-5722. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Thomas R. Coffey, Jr. or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1132 Highway 341 South, Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP as Attorney in Fact for Thomas R. Coffey, Jr.
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/mm7 2/1/11
Our file no. 52624810-FT11
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Kenneth Edward Cornell and Rosalyn Cornell to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated June 23, 2004 in the amount of $137,700.00, and recorded in Deed Book 481, Page 328, sent into a Loan Modification Agreement filed on 07/31/07, in Deed book 636, page 238, Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-4 by assignment; the undersigned, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-4 pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in February, 2011 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 170 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 4.02 acres, more or less, lying on the southern side of Jones Road, together with all improvements thereon, and being more particularly described as Lot “1” upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat: Rock springs Corner Subdivision” prepared by C.R. Perdue, Jr., Ga RLS No. 2559, dated Dec. 3, 1996, and recorded in Plat Book 13, page 233, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein.
which has the property address of 414 Jones Road, Milner, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Kenneth Edward Cornell and Rosalyn Cornell and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-4, Attorney in Fact for Kenneth Edward Cornell and Rosalyn Cornell
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/smitchell, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612, www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-24296 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Cathy C. Crenshaw and Gary K. Crenshaw to Unites Bank dated January 15, 2003 in the amount of $89,600.00, and recorded in Deed Book 403, Page 299,Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to United Bank by assignment; the undersigned, United Bank pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in February, 2011 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 61 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 2.00 acres, together with all improvements thereon, lying on the Northern side of Thomas Road, and being more particularly described as Lot 11 in Block A upon a certain plat of survey entitled Property Survey of Block A Tall Pines Estates prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Georgia RLS No. 2001, dated March 6, 1986, and recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 146, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
LESS AND EXCEPT any part of the property lying within the bounds of Thomas Road.
This is the same property which was conveyed unto John Alexander and Vicki Alexander (f/k/a Vicki E. Green) by Warranty Deed from William L. Taylor, Jr., et al., dated February 17, 1998, and recorded in Deed Book 231, Pages 239-240, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia.
Together with a certain manufactured housing unit or mobile home which is permanently affixed to the land, to wit: 1993 Peachstate No: PSHGA13125AB.
This property is known as No. 158 Thomas Road according to the present system of numbering in Lamar County.
which has the property address of 158 Thomas Road, Milner, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Cathy C. Crenshaw and Gary K. Crenshaw and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
United Bank, Attorney in Fact for Cathy C. Crenshaw and Gary K. Crenshaw
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/mtucker, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612, www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-25760 /FHLMC
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Angela M. Crisp to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 31, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 611, Page 142, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Residential Funding Company, LLC by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Ninety-Four Thousand Five Hundred And 0/100 Dollars ($94,500.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 58 of the Seventh Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 12 on that plat of survey entitled “Survey for Jimmy Burnette” recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 214, Lamar County Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference. Situated on the aforementioned lot is a residential dwelling known as 126 Forest Lane according to the system of numbering presently in use in Lamar County, Georgia.
MR/cdh 2/1/11 Our file no. 53339110 - FT2
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224, 866-384-0903. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Angela M. Crisp or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 126 Forest Lane, Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Residential Funding Company, LLC, as Attorney in Fact for Angela M. Crisp
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/cdh 2/1/11 Our file no. 53339110-FT2
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Emerson Cunningham to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., dated April 30, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 668, Page 331, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand And 0/100 Dollars ($237,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 105, 7th District, City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly described and known as Lot 17, Block A, Founders Grove Subdivision, as shown on survey dated April 10, 1973, prepared by J. Wayne Proctor, Sr., Georgia R.L.S. # 1328, a copy of said plat being recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 181, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances thereon is incorporated herein as fully as if set out herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed.
The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. can be contacted at 866-384-0903 or by writing to 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224, to discuss possible alternatives to foreclosure.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Emerson Cunningham or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 130 Lambdin Circle, Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Emerson Cunningham
Johnson & Freedman, LLC, 1587 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, (770) 234-9181 www.jflegal.com
MSP/smw 2/1/11 Our file no. 1657810-FT19
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Miriam Joyce Lassiter Evans to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company, its successors and assigns dated July 16, 2009 in the amount of $131,143.00, and recorded in Deed Book 710, Page 210, Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment; the undersigned, GMAC Mortgage, LLC pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in February, 2011 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.10 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 171 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as tract B-2 2.10 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled Boundary Survey For Miriam J. Evans & Trina Blocker, dated March 17, 2009, prepared by Marvin Douglas Gordon, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 89, Clerks Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 2.10 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
which has the property address of 363 Oliver Road, Barnesville, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Miriam Joyce Lassiter Evans and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Attorney in Fact for Miriam Joyce Lassiter Evans
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/ajackson, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-24963 /FHA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, State of Georgia, County of Lamar
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement from First Atlantic 2, LLLP, a Georgia limited liability limited partnership (the “Grantor”) to and in favor of FirstCity Bank (the “Lender”), dated December 15, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 689, Page 185, Lamar County, Georgia records, as transferred and assigned by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as Receiver for Lender, to Multibank 2009-1 RES-ADC Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Holder”), by that certain Assignment of Real Estate Deed to Secure Debt, dated March 1, 2010, and recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 261, aforesaid records, as further assigned to RES-GA FA1, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (the “Holder”) by that certain Assignment of Real Estate Deed to Secure Debt dated December 17, 2010, recorded in the aforesaid records (as assigned and modified, the “Security Deed”); securing that certain Universal Note dated December 15, 2008, in the original principal sum of Three Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Seven and 73/100 Dollars ($3,996,977.73) from Grantor to and in favor of Lender, now held by Holder (as assigned and modified, the “Note”); there will be sold at public outcry by Holder as attorney-in-fact of Grantor to the highest bidder for cash between the legal hours for sale before the courthouse door in Lamar County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the following described land, improvements and appurtenances (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Premises”) to wit:
Tract I: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 32 of the 3rd District and in Land Lot 32 of the 7th District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 71.78 acres, lying on the northern side of Liberty Hill Road, and being more particularly described as Tract 1, upon a certain plant of survey entitled “Survey for Mark McCook” by Mark D. Pressley, GA. R.L.S. #2777, dated 10/10/03, and recorded in Plat Book 15, page 27, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated hereto and made a part as if set out fully herein.
This is the bulk of the same property which is conveyed unto Howard W. Brantley, Jr., Mildred W. Brantley from Mrs. Alpha Taylor Wilson, et al. by Warranty Deed dated October 18, 1951, and recorded in Deed Book 27, page 195, Lamar County Records.
Less and Except: A certain tract of land which is a square 50 feet on each side as more particularly described in that certain Warranty Deed dated August 23, 2002, from Mildred W. Brantly to City of Milner, filed for record at Deed Book 384, pages 217-219, Lamar County records.
And Less and Except: A certain tract of land containing 2.00 acres which is more particularly described on that certain plat of survey entitled “Property of Richard W. Brantly by Kenneth E. Pressley, GA R.L.S. #1327, dated 12/12/89, filed for record at Plat Book 11, page 25, Lamar County, Georgia records. The description of the property as contained on said plat of survey is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof (the “Land”).
Together with all buildings, structures and improvements of every nature whatsoever now or hereafter situated on the Premises, and all gas and electric fixtures, radiators, heaters, engines and machinery boilers, ranges, elevators and motors, plumbing and heating fixtures, carpeting and other floor coverings, fire extinguishers and any other safety equipment required by governmental regulation or law, washers, dryers, water heaters, mirrors, mantels, air conditioning apparatus, refrigerating plants, refrigerators, cooking apparatus and appurtenances, window screens, awnings and storm sashes, which are or shall be attached to said buildings, structures or improvements and all other furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles (excluding Grantor’s and Guarantors’ personal automobiles, if any), building supplies and materials, books and records, chattels, inventory, accounts, farm products, consumer goods, general intangibles and personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter owned by Grantor and located in, on or about or used or intended to be used with or in connection with the use, operation or enjoyment of the Premises (including any furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles and personal property that Grantor stores off of the Land), including all extensions, additions, improvements, betterments, after-acquired property, renewals, replacements and substitutions, or proceeds from a permitted sale of any of the foregoing, and all the right, title and interest of Grantor in and to any such furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles and personal property subject to or covered by any prior security agreement, conditional sales contract, chattel Deed to Secure Debt or similar lien or claim, together with the benefit of any deposits or payments now or hereafter made by Grantor or on behalf of Grantor; all tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos and goodwill related thereto which in any way now or hereafter belong, relate or appertain to the Premises or any part thereof, now or hereafter acquired by Grantor; and all inventory, accounts, chattel paper, documents, equipment, fixtures, farm products, consumer goods and general intangibles constituting proceeds acquired with cash proceeds of any of the property described hereinabove, all of which are hereby declared and shall be deemed to be fixtures and accessions to the Land and a part of the Premises and between the parties hereto and all persons claiming by, through or under them, and which shall be deemed to be a portion of the security for the indebtedness herein described and to be secured by this Deed to Secure Debt. The location of the above-described collateral is also the location of the Land.
Together with all easements, rights-of-way, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water courses, water rights and powers, minerals, flowers, shrubs, crops, trees, timber and other emblements now or hereafter located on, under or above the Land or any part or parcel thereof, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, reversion and reversions, remainder or remainders, whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Premises or any part thereof, or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor.
Together with all income, rents, issues, profits and revenues of the Premises from time to time accruing (including without limitation all payments under leases or tenancies, proceeds or insurance, condemnation payments, tenant security deposits whether held by Grantor or in a trust account, and escrow funds), and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever at law, as well as in equity, of Grantor of, in or to the same; reserving only the right to Grantor to collect the same so long as Grantor is not in default hereunder.
Together with all and any unexpired warranties, guarantees, and indemnities with respect to any or all of the foregoing.
Together with the proceeds of all of the foregoing.
The indebtedness evidenced by the Note is due and payable and remains unpaid. The Security Deed therefore has become and is now foreclosable according to its terms. Accordingly, the Premises will be sold at public outcry pursuant to the terms of the power of sale provided in the Security Deed.
The Premises will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis without recourse against Holder and without representation or warranty of any kind or nature whatsoever by Holder with respect thereto.
The proceeds of the sale are to be applied first to the expenses of the sale and all proceedings in connection therewith, including attorneys’ fees (notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees having been given), then to the payment of all sums secured by the Security Deed, and the remainder, if any, will be paid to the person or persons legally entitled thereto, all as provided in the Note and Security Deed.
Said Premises will be sold by Holder as the attorney-in-fact for Grantor, subject to (1) any and all unpaid taxes and/or assessments relating to the Premises, if any, and (2) any and all prior restrictions, liens, encumbrances, and easements of record relating to the Premises, if any, having priority over the Security Deed and those appearing after the date of the Security Deed which have been consented to by Lender or its successors and assigns, and (3) rights of tenants in possession under all valid, written leases and subleases granting the right to use or occupy all or any part of the Premises.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the owner of the Premises is the Grantor and the party or parties in possession of the Premises is the Grantor or tenants of the Grantor.
RES-GA FA1, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, as Attorney-in-Fact for First Atlantic 2, LLLP, a Georgia limited liability limited partnership
Stephen B. Schrock, Esq., Theodore E. Woodward, Esq.
Morris, Manning & Martin, L.L.P., 1600 Atlanta Financial Center, 3343 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404) 233-7000
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar, Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Nicholas F. Harris to Griffin Federal Savings Bank dated August 6, 1993, and recorded in Deed Book 162, Page 464, Lamar County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Real Estate Financing, Inc., by Assignment , securing a Note in the original principal amount of $48,925.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, February 1, 2011, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 60 of the 7th District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as AREA: 2.100 ACRES, on a plat of survey entitled, “Property Survey for Nicholas F. Harris,” prepared by Kenneth E. Presley & Associated, Inc., RLS, dated August 5, 1993, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 12, page 142, Lamar Superior Court records. Said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Said property is known as 113 Buice Road, Barnesville, GA 30204, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Nicholas F. Harris, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Nicholas F. Harris, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage successor by merger with Regions Mortgage, Inc. formerly Real Estate Financing, Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Nicholas F. Harris
File no. 10-012684
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30341-3941, (770)220-2535/AR
www.swertfeger.net
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Notice of Sale Under Power contained in Security Deed, State of Georgia, County of Lamar
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by Lloyd H. Hoy, II, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, to Unity Mortgage Corp recorded in Deed Book 601, beginning at page 239, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default in the payment of the debt secured by said security deed, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell before the door of the courthouse in said county within the legal hours of sale, for cash, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in February, 2011, the property which, as of the time of the execution of said security deed, was described as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”.
Exhibit “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 17 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 5.00 acres, lying on the northern and eastern side of Ponderosa Lane, and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled Survey for Jena Ross by William Lee Whitley, Ga. RLS No. 1516 and Buddy Greene, Lamar County Surveyor, dated March 31, 1997, and recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 242, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Subject to all easements of record. Less and except any part of the property lying within the right-of-way bounds of Ponderosa Lane. Together with a certain manufactured home or mobile home which is permanently affixed to the land to wit: 1998 Patriot (South Ridge), Model LEO38, VIN No. 1SRP12487AAL and 1SRP12487BAL. This is the same property which was conveyed unto Franky L. Jenkins & Linda J. Jenkins from Jena L. Ross by Warranty Deed dated Feb. 26, 1999, and recorded in Deed Book 260, Pages 104-105, said records.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, and all other matters of record superior to the said security deed. State Home Mortgage as loan servicer is the entity with authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. State Home Mortgage may be contacted at: P.O. Box 133049, Atlanta, Georgia 30333; 404-679-0574.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is believed to be Lloyd H. Hoy, II.
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, As Transferee and Assignee, As attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor
Raymond S. Martin, P.C., Attorney at Law, 990 Hammond Drive, Suite 800, One Lakeside Commons, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, (770) 392-0041
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Re: Lloyd H. Hoy, II- State Home Mortgage
M08-14059F1 / 14478
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Andrew C. Hunt to Bank of America, N.A. dated August 29, 2005 in the amount of $69,600.00, and recorded in Deed Book 542, Page 142, Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment; the undersigned, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in February, 2011 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia lying on the Southern side of Tyus Street in said City, together with all improvements thereon, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pin located on the South margin of Tyus Street, which iron pin marks a common corner with property of (now or formerly) Mrs. H.A. Walker, Sr. and from said beginning point running South 2 degrees West along the Walker Western line 125 feet to an iron pin thence South 86 degrees 59 minutes West 85 feet to a point; thence North 2 degrees East 125feet to a point on the South margin of Tyus Street; thence North 86 degrees 59 minutes East 85 feet along the South margin of Tyus Street to the Point of Beginning, and being bounded as follows: North by Tyus Street; East by Mrs. H.A. Walker, Sr.; South by Mrs. S.J. Lavender; West by Pauline Fuller, all as shown on a plat thereof, which plat was prepared by George T. Legge, Jr., C.E. dated August 17, 1971, and recorded in Plat Book 5 Page 146, Clerk`s Office, Superior Court Lamar County, Georgia. This plat, together with its metes, bounds, courses and distances, is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof.
This property is known as 107 Tyus Street according to the present house numbering system used in the City of Barnesville.
Parcel/Tax ID Number: B 31-38
Commonly known as: 107 Tyus Street, Barnesville, Georgia 30204
which has the property address of 107 Tyus Street, Barnesville, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Andrew C Hunt and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Attorney in Fact for Andrew C. Hunt
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/cyeats, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612
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File No. 10-24941 /FNMA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Mattie Dawson Turner, 78, of Thomaston died Jan. 24, 2011. Services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. in Lamar Memory Gardens. Friends may visit the family from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Coggins Funeral Home.
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Authorities are not commenting but multiple eyewitnesses are reporting a man was shot by security guards at Horton"s Rendezvous Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Bystanders identified the man as Anthony Scott of Thomaston. That also has not been confirmed. He is reportedly at the Medical Center of Central Georgia after having been lifeflighted from the nightclub.

Sheriff Larry Waller has issued a statement on the shooting. It reads as follows:

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